“A few weeks ago, I posted something on social media about hoping to have a child soon and it seems that started some rumors,” he told E! News in a statement. “I am looking forward to becoming a dad, but am not expecting a child right now.”

On Nov. 21, the 30-year-old singer responded to a fan about being in a great spot in his life, teasing that he and his girlfriend were preparing for a baby.

“I’m in such an amazing place mentally, physically & emotionally,” he wrote. “I finally bought my first home and I’m going to be proposing soon to my gf and we might just be expecting…”

In a separate Instagram post a month earlier, Carter wrote to Valentina, “I WILL marry you baby and we WILL have our daughter. Just bought a house 🏡 to start our lives together and have OUR family.”

A rep for the singer did not immediately return our request for comment.